FAH Hospital Policy Blog

Perspectives on health policy affecting America's hospitals and the patients we serve.

Coverage, Coverage, Coverage

March 26, 2025

By Chip Kahn, President and CEO, Federation of American Hospitals A potentially deadly narrative is gaining ground in the health policy space that health insurance coverage isn’t critical to Americans or their health outcomes. Those who believe […]

FAH Statement | Medicaid | Tax Credits | FAH Policy Blog Team

FAH Supports Continuing Resolution, Calls for Action on Enhanced Tax Credits

March 11, 2025

FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn issued the following statement on Congress’s Continuing Resolution funding the government through September 30, 2025: “Actions speak loudly, and with this short-term government funding legislation, Congress is acting to […]

FAH Statement | Medicaid | Medicare | FAH Policy Blog Team

FAH Statement Following President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

March 05, 2025

The Federation of American Hospitals’ President and CEO Chip Kahn released the below statement following President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress: “With major health care debates in focus again in Congress, President Trump’s pledge repeatedly […]

FAH Statement | Medicaid | FAH Policy Blog Team

FAH Statement Following House Budget Resolution Vote

February 26, 2025

FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement following the House budget resolution vote: “Key Republican lawmakers – recognizing that so many constituents rely on Medicaid for critical care – made it clear […]